Colombia call up Flamengo’s Carrascal for FIFA date friendlies | OneFootball

Colombia will have Jorge Carrascal for the FIFA Date friendlies, but commitment may conflict with Flamengo match

Another Flamengo player will be present during the March FIFA Date. This is because the Colombian National Team announced, this Thursday (19), that Jorge Carrascal has been called up. Therefore, the midfielder will be available to Argentine coach Néstor Lorenzo for the matches against Croatia and France.

Since Colombia's matches will take place on the 26th and 29th of this month, respectively, Carrascal may miss the Flamengo game against Bragantino. This is because the Brasileirão match is scheduled for April 1st, which may change.

See the Colombian National Team call-up:

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Is Carrascal a starter for Colombia?

The red-black midfielder returned to the national team when he joined Fla in August 2025. Therefore, the friendlies against Croatia and France could serve as an opportunity for the playmaker to earn his place in Néstor Lorenzo’s team.

Will Carrascal play in the World Cup?

This Thursday’s (19) call-up is Colombia’s penultimate before the World Cup. Therefore, the presence of the Flamengo player could be an indication that the midfielder will be at the World Cup. The Colombian national team will debut in the tournament on June 17 against Uzbekistan.

Who else from Flamengo has been called up?

In addition to Carrascal, Brazil has called up Alex Sandro, Danilo and Léo Pereira. Uruguay is expected to call up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela in the coming days. Plata is expected to appear on Ecuador’s list. However, Chile has left out Pulgar.

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